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Law of Depository Receipts in India

Section 2(48) of Companies Act, 2013- Indian Depository Receipt “Indian Depository Receipt” means any instrument in the form of a depositary receipt created by a domestic depository in India and authorized by a company incorporated outside India making an issue … Read more

Currency Law

Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, Some Selected Questions

Sec. 6 – Capital account transactions. —(1) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), any person maysell or draw foreign exchange to or from an authorised person for a capital account transaction.(2) The Reserve Bank may, in consultation with the … Read more

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History of Corporate Governance

16th and 17th centuries: The history of corporate governance begins with the formation of major chartered companies like the East India Company, the Hudson’s Bay Company, and the Levant Company, which created conflicts between investors and managers. Mid-1970s: The federal … Read more

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Recent Updates in Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets –

Introduction: Cryptocurrency and digital assets have emerged as transformative forces in the global financial landscape, disrupting traditional systems and creating new avenues for investment and innovation. This essay explores the multifaceted legal aspects surrounding cryptocurrencies and digital assets, delving into … Read more

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One Person Company

The One Person Company (OPC) was an idea introduced by the Companies Act of 2013. An OPC, as the name suggests, is a business founded by one person. The business is founded and run by a single person. All of … Read more

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India Canada Relationship: Just (Trudeau) In the Troubled Water

Developments Post G-20 Meet between both the PMs In light of the strained diplomatic relations between the two nations, Canada has accused New Delhi of involvement in the murder of its ‘citizen‘ Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. Nijjar, who was … Read more

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Corporate Form

What is the meaning of Body Coporate? Sec. 2 (11) of the Indian Companies Act, 2013 Body corporate or corporation includes a company incorporated outside India, but does not include—(i) a co-operative society registered under any law relating to co-operative … Read more

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History of Stock Exchanges in india

Introduction. Premchand Roychand, whose name is synonymous with Indian business history, rose from modest beginnings to become a trailblazing figure in the financial sector. The remarkable development of his character, values, and aspirations over the course of his life, from … Read more

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Promotion of A Company

Introduction:Being the first step in a company’s formation, promotion is an important stage in the life of a business. It entails developing a business concept, gathering the necessary funding, and setting up the legal framework for the incorporation of the … Read more

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WHO IS AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

General Introduction – A company’s corporate governance is crucial in ensuring openness, responsibility, and moral behavior. Corporate governance in India is fundamentally composed of independent directors. Their main duties include rendering impartial and objective judgment, defending stakeholders’ interests, and boosting … Read more